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Wheat Germ Oil PEG-8 Esters
AKA “Wheat germ oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Wheat germ oil peg-8 esters
AKA: Triticum vulgare germ oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 2
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Wheat Germ Oil PEG-8 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil and PEG-8
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
-
Form
Oil
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A contemporary solubilized derivative of wheat germ oil created for cosmetic use. Wheat germ has been traditionally valued in skincare preparations for its nutritive and protective properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR